Troy-Bilt 645AMBRONCO, 644HMBRONCO manual Forward Clutch Bail, To Operatethe Forward ClutchBail

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Section3: FeaturesandControls

4. FORWHEELDRIVEmode (Figure3-2):

Slide the wheel outward and align the

Forward Clutch Bail

ReverseClutchControl

holes in the wheel hub (D, Figure3-2))

and the wheel shaft (B). Insert the wheel

drive pin (A) through the wheel hub and

the wheel shaft. Securethe wheel drive

pin with the hairpin cotter (C) by pushing

the hairpin cotter in as far as it will go.

Repeatfor the other wheel and then

removethe support from beneaththe

transmission.

5. FORFREEWHEELmode (Figure 3-3):

Slide the wheel inward and insert the

wheel drive pin (A, Figure 3-3) only

through the hole in the wheel shaft (B).

Secure the wheel drive pin with the

hairpin cotter (C) by pushing the hairpin

cotter in as far as it will go. Repeatfor the

other wheel and then removethe support

from beneaththe transmission.

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Figure3-2: WHEELDRIVEposition.

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D

B

The Forward Clutch Bail (E, Figure3-4) controls the engagementof forward drive to the wheelsand power to the tines.

NOTE: The wheels will rotate in a forward direction; the tines will rotatecounter- clockwise (backwardtoward the operator).

To Operatethe Forward ClutchBail:

1.Put the wheels in the WHEELDRIVE position (see the following "WARNING" statement).

2.Lift and hold the bail againstthe handlebar. The wheels andtines will rotate- and the tiller will move in a forward direction.

3.Releasethe bail to disengage(stop) the wheelsandtines. Forwardtiller motion

will stop (the engine will continue to run).

WARNING

Before starting the engine, be sure that both wheels are in

the WHEEL DRIVE position. See "Wheel Drive Pins" for instructions.

Engaging the Forward Clutch Bail or the Reverse Clutch

Control when the wheels are not in the WHEEL DRIVE position could allow the tines to rapidly propel the tiller forward or backward.

Failure to comply could cause loss of tiller control, property damage, or personal injury.

The ReverseClutch Control (F, Figure3-4) controls the engagementof reverse drive to the wheels and tines. This powered reversingfeature is used for maneuvering the tiller only - never engagethe tines in the ground while going in the reverse direction.

To Operatethe Reverse ClutchControl:

1.Operateonly when the wheels are in the WHEELDRIVEposition (seethe "WARNING" statement at the left).

2.Stop all tiller motion by releasingthe ForwardClutch Bail.

3.Lift upthe handlebaruntil the tines clear the ground, look behindyou to avoid any obstacles, and then pull the reverse clutch control knob toward you. The wheels will rotate in a reverse direction.

4.Releasethe reverseclutch control

knob to disengage (stop) the wheels and tines. All reversemotion will stop (the engine will continue to run).

WARNING

Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you. Look behind to avoid obstacles.

Never attempt to till in reverse.

Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury or property damage.

Figure3-3: FREEWHEELposition.

Figure34: FonvardClutchBail (E)andReverse

ClutchControl(F).

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Contents TRtllcBILT Tableofcontents Safety Safety ÷i I÷1 R Inspectunit Tools/MaterialsNeededfor AssemblyLooseParts List Qty. Description IntroductionMove Tiller Off Shipping Platform Attach HandlebarInstall Forward Clutch Cable Install ReverseClutch CableCheck Hardware for Tightness CheckLevelof TransmissionGearOilCheckAir Pressurein Tires Add Motor Oil to EngineFreewheel Wheel Drive PinsTo Placethe Wheels in WHEELDRIVEor To Operatethe Reverse ClutchControl Forward Clutch BailTo Operatethe Forward ClutchBail Travel Position Shallow Deep Settings To Adjustthe HandlebarsGasoline is Highly Flammable and ITS Vaporsare Explosive IntroductionInitial Operation Startingand Stoppingthe EngineStarting the Engine Operatingthe TillerStoppingthe Tiller and Engine Turning the Tiller AroundTilling depths Let the tiller dothe workAvoidtilling soggy,wet soil AvoidmakingfootprintsTilling up and downslopes Tilling acrossslopeswithout usingterracesTilling on slopes Clearing the tinesLoadingand Unloadingthe Tiller Hours Required Maintenance ScheduleProcedure Before Every Each UseTo Checkthe Transmission Gear Oil Level CHECKTIREPRESSUREonCheckhardware Machines equipped with pneumatic tiresTine Inspection Removingand Installing Tine AssembliesRemovingand Installing IndividualTines TinesTo CheckForwardBelt Tension Checkingand Adjusting Forwarddrive BelttensionPosition Reverse Belt Replacement Information Forwardclutch BailadjustmentCheckingand Adjusting Reversedrive Belttension ForwardBelt Replacement InformationEnginecleaning Engineoil ServiceAIR Cleanerservice SparkplugserviceProblem Possible Cause Correction TroubleshootingPartsList Description PartnoMODELS644H & 645A 1918749 Bumper 710-0395 Partno Description Front Description Partno Wheelshaft MODELS644H & 645AMODELS644H & 645A Partno TROY-BILT LLC, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019 TROY-BILT Tiller Lifetime Limited Warranty